The K-Force WE crankset’s re-profiled arms and spider aid efficiency and stiffness

Cranks, chainrings & cassettes
K-Force WE features new cranksets, chainrings and cassettes specific to the groupset.

Cranks are a new development based on the familiar K-Force models, with modifications including slightly thinner arms, resulting in a lower Q-factor (or ‘stance width’) – the distance between the outside of one crank arm to the outside of the opposite crank arm. Narrower is generally ergonomically superior for pedalling to match riders’ natural stance, and for aerodynamic efficiency when riding.

The spider mounts where the cranks join the chainrings is a new shape, which helps both with improved stiffness, and with accuracy of power meters. The effective and efficient ramps from the current K-Force Light chainrings are retained for K-Force WE.

Chainring sizes, both standard and compact, will be compatible with the groupset, from a lowest size of 34t for the lower chainring and up to a maximum size of 53t for the big ring. The maximum capacity of the front derailleur (i.e. the greatest difference in the number of teeth between bigger and smaller chainrings), is 17. The choice of cassettes immediately available are 11-25 and 11-28t, while an 11-32 option is under development and testing.